Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Devpradnya Kadam, UF Health Feb 20, 2025

Devpradnya Kadam from UF Health shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Taylor Rader, Mayo Clinic Feb 20, 2025

Taylor Rader from Mayo Clinic shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Kim Kaleta, Kennesaw State University Feb 20, 2025

Kim Kaleta, a student from Kennesaw State University, shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Ritu Ward, T. Ward & Associates Inc Feb 20, 2025

Ritu Ward from T. Ward & Associates Inc shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025.

Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Aakash Mittal, MDofficeManager Feb 20, 2025

Aakash Mittal from MDofficeManager shares his experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025.

Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

Exploring #HSPI2025: Workshops, Insights, and Opportunities Jan 21, 2025

Dive into all things Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 with Ali Anderson and Aaron Kanne. Discover the incredible sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities awaiting you at this year’s premier healthcare engineering event. From first-time attendees to seasoned professionals, this episode breaks down what makes HSPI special, including exclusive workshops, thought-provoking presentations, and insights from industry leaders. If you’re passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and processes, this is the episode for you!

Don’t miss out on HSPI 2025 — Feb. 19-21 at Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. Visit iise.org/HSPI for more information and to register.

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Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready" Dec 11, 2024

This week, we’re talking with Avi Fishman, a Lean Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in healthcare systems process improvement who — at the time we recorded our interview — recently found himself looking for his next job. We talked with him about his career path from an NYPD officer to health care administrator, his approach to leveraging his professional network, and his advice for all on remaining “resume ready.”

This episode also marks the 200th published episode of “Problem Solved.” Since we launched in May 2019, we have talked with professionals, students, authors, and business leaders in the fields of industrial and systems engineering, healthcare systems, and ergonomics as well as the numerous industries and academia in-between. We’re grateful for the wisdom and insights of our guests, and we’re especially thankful to our listeners — spanning the globe across more than 125 countries. We’re planning to return with new episodes of “Problem Solved” as well as our new Q&A series “ExpertISE” in 2025.

Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches Dec 04, 2024

In this week’s episode, Chris Tonn*, director of outreach and networking for IISE’s Modeling and Simulation Division, sits down with Jarrod Thome.

Jarrod is an Operations Manager in McDonald’s Global Operations Strategy & Standards department, where he uses his expertise in simulation modeling to tackle big questions for one of the world’s most recognized brands. With a career spanning roles at the United States Postal Service and Spirit Aerosystems, Jarrod has developed and implemented simulation models across diverse industries, including aircraft manufacturing and logistics.

In this conversation, Jarrod shares how simulation modeling drives innovation at McDonald’s, from understanding customer behavior to optimizing global operations. He also offers insights into lessons learned throughout his career and the future of modeling in both manufacturing and service industries.

*(When he's not podcasting for IISE, Chris Tonn is a simulation engineer for Spirit AeroSystems Inc. in the Manufacturing Integration Technology, Future Factory Team.)

ExpertISE: Instilling a strong ethical foundation Nov 27, 2024

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What role does ethics play in ISE and how are students prepared to handle ethical dilemmas in the field?"

ExpertISE: ISE applications beyond manufacturing Nov 26, 2024

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Can ISE principles be applied to non-manufacturing sectors?"

ExpertISE: Internships and work experience for ISE students Nov 25, 2024

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "How can students gain practical experience or internships in the industrial and systems engineering field while still in school?"

Everything Ergonomics All At Once Nov 20, 2024

Eric Hassen, president of the Applied Ergonomics Society, and Martha Parker, AES board member and Project Manager for the Texas A&M Center for Worker Health, discuss how to develop ergo programs to improve worker safety, remote work challenges for ergonomists and the benefits of belonging to the society.

ExpertISE: Testing your negotiation and communication skills Nov 13, 2024

In this episode of "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How important are group projects and teamwork in the ISE profession?"

The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap — Pick Two Oct 29, 2024

With early and mail-in voting underway in the 2024 elections in the U.S., and an anticipated crowd of in-person voters topping it all off Nov. 5, how are election officials managing the ballot traffic and executing a free and fair election process? We talked to returning guest Gretchen Macht, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Systems Engineering at The University of Rhode Island. Dr. Macht is also the Director of the Engineering for Democracy Institute, previously known as URI VOTES. She discusses how her team engages with county election officials from different parts of the U.S., the lessons learned from four years ago and how they’re being applied now, and what you should know about the process in real time as American voters — and the world — wait for the results.

You can listen to Dr. Macht's previous appearance on our podcast ahead of the 2020 elections at: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dc07e35

ExpertISE: Students, get ready for the ethics battles Oct 23, 2024

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "What role does ethics play in ISE and how are students prepared to handle ethical dilemmas in the field?"

ExpertISE: Lost career advice Oct 16, 2024

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What's one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were a student in ISE?"

ExpertISE: Theory vs. practice Oct 09, 2024

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "How do real world ISE projects differ from the theoretical scenarios discussed in college?"

The winding road to a healthcare process career Sep 27, 2024

First-time guest Jacquie Maupin and returning guest Ali Hobbs Everett share their personal stories and discuss their indirect paths into healthcare systems improvement, as well as the industrial and systems engineering skills and know-how needed to succeed in the field.

ExpertISE: Applying feedback loops to your systems design Sep 18, 2024

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to answer the question: "How do you incorporate feedback loops and continuous improvement in the systems you design or optimize?"

ExpertISE: Teamwork in the profession Sep 11, 2024

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "How important are group projects and teamwork in the ISE profession?"

ExpertISE: Tracking the latest R&D in the field Sep 04, 2024

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What strategies do you use to keep with the latest research and developments in the field?"

ExpertISE: A holistic view of continuous learning and improvement Aug 28, 2024

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "What role does continuous learning play in the ever-evolving ISE landscape?"

ExpertISE: Soft skills in ISE Aug 21, 2024

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any specific soft skills that are particularly valuable in the ISE profession?"

Addressing food security through new technologies Aug 08, 2024

Rohan Shirwaiker is an IISE Fellow, a professor in the ISE department at North Carolina State University and co-director and chief scientific officer at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, where he works on the design and manufacture of biological products for medical and sustainable food applications. He discusses his work and career with fellow Penn State graduate Cassandra Sotos, an industrial engineer, entrepreneur and professional musician. The duo also discuss their career paths beginning at their shared time at Penn State as well as offer advice to young professionals and college students seeking a career in ISE.

ExpertISE: Mentoring young professionals in ISE Aug 01, 2024

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to offer advice on mentorship for young professionals working in industrial and systems engineering.

ExpertISE: The intersection of ISE and remote work Jul 25, 2024

Purdue University's Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., is back for another episode of "ExpertISE." Barrett is a professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue as well as a Fellow of IISE. This week, Barrett answers: "How do you see the intersection of ISE with the growing emphasis on remote work and decentralized teams?"

ExpertISE: Tech or tools revolutionizing ISE practices Jul 17, 2024

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What emerging technologies or tools are revolutionizing ISE practices?"

ExpertISE: ISE principles put to the test Jul 10, 2024

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "In your experience, what has been the most challenging project or problem you've addressed using ISE principles?"

Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcenter

ExpertISE: How college prepares you for career challenges Jul 03, 2024

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady returns to answer: "What challenges did you face early in your career, and how did your college experience prepare you for them?"

Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcenter

ExpertISE: Benefits of advanced certifications and training Jun 27, 2024

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to explain the benefits of obtaining advanced certifications and training.

ISE's natural link to a sustainable future Jun 20, 2024

Cindy Anderson is founder and CEO of Alula Consulting and a strategy consultant for Engineering for One Planet (engineeringforoneplanet.org), an initiative supported by The Lemelson Foundation to promote sustainable engineering practices and integrate sustainability into engineering education. She discusses the EOP’s goals, educational resources and the potential environmental and social impacts of industrial engineering in a discussion with John Corliss, senior vice president with PEER Consultants and a member of IISE’s Sustainable Development Division. You can view her presentation from #IISEAnnual2024 in Montreal and a video on the EOP mission.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nicola Chrzanowski, Pratt & Whitney Jun 14, 2024

Nicola Chrzanowski is an industrial engineering manager with Pratt & Whitney who was an Annual Conference exhibitor.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Seokhyun Chung, University of Virginia Jun 14, 2024

Seokhyun Chung is an assistant professor of systems and information engineering at the University of Virginia attending his first Annual Conference.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nancy Zupick, Rockwell Automation Jun 14, 2024

Nancy Zupick is manager of the Arena simulation team at Rockwell Automation and an Annual Conference exhibitor.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Soo-Eun Kim, Oregon State University Jun 14, 2024

Soo-Eun Kim is a student at Oregon State University who took part in the Annual Conference volunteer service project.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

ExpertISE: The role of continuous learning May 16, 2024

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "What role does continuous learning play in the ever-evolving ISE landscape?"

ExpertISE: Job outlook for ISEs May 10, 2024

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, joins ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What is the future outlook for jobs in the ISE field?"

ExpertISE: Emerging trends in ISE May 04, 2024

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, makes her #ExpertISE debut to discuss emerging trends in the field of industrial and systems engineering.

ExpertISE: Misconceptions or pitfalls in the ISE field Apr 24, 2024

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any common misconceptions or pitfalls in the field that you’ve observed professionals should be wary of?"

ExpertISE: How to handle resistance when implementing changes Apr 17, 2024

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How do you handle resistance or pushback when implementing new systems or changes?"

You can find this episode as well as full episodes of "Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast" anytime at podcast.iise.org or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

ExpertISE: International influences on ISE work Apr 10, 2024

Welcome to our new weekly spotlight, "ExpertISE," which welcomes voices of experience from the field of industrial and systems engineering to answer questions about professional work, careers, academia, and other sectors.

In our premiere episode of "ExpertISE," we welcome Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE. Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "How have international collaborations or perspectives influenced or enriched your ISE projects?"

You'll find more "ExpertISE" episodes in the near future as well as our regular "Problem Solved" episodes.

A century of riding out supply chain storms Apr 02, 2024

Patrick Sugar is executive vice president of operations for Saia LTL Freight, a 100-year-old shipping and logistics company, and an industrial engineering graduate from Georgia Tech. He recently talked with IISE staff during a tour of Saia headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia. In the interview, he discusses the company’s embrace of technology, its focus on sustainable practices and worker safety, and the key traits he seeks in young industrial engineers. He also stresses how sticking to a set of core beliefs helped Saia navigate major disruptions in recent years.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Rashawnda Williams Mar 28, 2024

Rashawnda Williams with General Motors spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Bryan Ramirez Mar 28, 2024

Bryan Ramirez with Edwards Lifesciences spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Jennie Ulrich Mar 27, 2024

Jennie Ulrich of Boeing Corporate spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Marty Smets Mar 27, 2024

Marty Smets, Technical Expert, Corporate & UAW Ergonomics at Ford Motor Co., spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Smets was one of the #AppliedErgo2024 keynote speakers.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Dr. L. Casey Chosewood Mar 27, 2024

Dr. L. Casey Chosewood, director of the Office for Total Worker Health® at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Chosewood was one of the #AppliedErgo2024 keynote speakers.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Tristen Aldridge Mar 27, 2024

Tristen Aldridge with Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Marie Louis-Jeune Mar 01, 2024

Marie Louis-Jeune from Memorial Regional Hospital spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Annajirao Challa Mar 01, 2024

Annajirao Challa from Binghamton University spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Amanda Curry Mar 01, 2024

Amanda Curry from Jackson Health System and the University of Miami spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Lawrence McNair Mar 01, 2024

Lawrence McNair with Birmingham Veterans Affairs Healthcare System spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Anita Leis Mar 01, 2024

Anita Leis from Tomah VAMC spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen Mar 01, 2024

Yvonne Nguyen from Children's Health spoke with “Problem Solved" during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Conference Kickoff Q&A: Victoria Jordan & Amanda Mewborn Feb 13, 2024

We’ve got a special episode of "Problem Solved" directly from the official conference kickoff at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, taking place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia.

This episode features a recording of an on-stage Q&A with Emory Healthcare’s Victoria Jordan and Advocate Health’s Amanda Mewborn. Jordan is also the president-elect of IISE and Mewborn is its immediate past president.

Ali Anderson from The Shepherd Center moderated the Q&A in which they discuss how they got involved with the conference, their passion for improving healthcare, and what new attendees can do and learn from their own conference experience.

Learn more about this conference at: iise.org/HSPI

Generative AI and ISEs: What’s now? What’s next? Nov 30, 2023

It's been one year since the public release of ChatGPT, the remarkable generative AI platform from OpenAI that has energized transformative promise (and controversy) in the tech sector. In this bonus episode of "Problem Solved," we talk with Joe Wilck, Ph.D., PE, from Bucknell University, who has been working with colleagues on research about the capabilities of large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others. We ask him about the new place in society and work that ChatGPT has seemingly carved out for itself, the ethical debate surrounding the use of LLMs and chatbots in academia, and just what this innovation means for industrial and systems engineers.

Joe also welcomes questions you may have about ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. You can reach out to him at joe.wilck@gmail.com.

Remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Your feedback helps us grow and continue bringing you fascinating content!

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University May 23, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Holden Duffie, Clemson University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Duffie discussed what he’s enjoyed so far about the conference as well as talking about his poster presentation.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University May 23, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Emily Jacobson, Mercer University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Jacobson talked about her poster presentation, which involved using virtual reality to create a rock-climbing experience for individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University May 22, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Ben Rachunok, assistant professor at NC State, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. He discussed what keeps him coming back every year and why it’s a worthwhile event for ISEs.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas May 22, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Paris Joslin from the University of Arkansas spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Joslin discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech May 22, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. It was Akinwande’s first conference, and he spoke about what he’s been enjoying about it and why he can’t wait for next year’s event.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville May 22, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Leah Hornback, University of Louisville, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Hornback discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky May 22, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh May 22, 2023

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

Covering the High Ground with Virginia Tech’s Don Taylor May 10, 2023

In our Season 4 finale, we chat with G. Don Taylor Jr., Ph.D., P.E., executive vice provost and Charles O. Gordon Professor in ISE at Virginia Tech. He’s also the 2023 recipient of the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from IISE. Taylor discusses his career path, the possibilities for AI in industry and academia, his love for hiking, and why he enjoys going to the IISE Annual Conference & Expo: “You’re going to make your best friends there.” We also hear some thoughts and reflections from other longtime members of IISE as we celebrate the Institute’s 75th anniversary.

Building Innovative Safeguards Against Cyberattacks Apr 26, 2023

In this episode, Keith Albertson talks with Krystel Castillo of the University of Texas-San Antonio and Howard Grimes, a research scientist and CEO of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute or CyManII, an agency sponsored by the Department of Energy. They discuss innovative efforts to improve and coordinate cybersecurity defense systems in manufacturing and supply chains to stay a step ahead of disruptive threats.

The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation Apr 17, 2023

This episode features members of IISE’s Modeling & Simulation Division. Andrew Collins, a professor of industrial and systems engineering at Old Dominion University, discusses with George Mason University faculty members Jie Xu and Chun-Hung Chen the growing use of digital twin modeling, which applies data to reflect what is happening in real time and serve as a predictive tool for physical systems.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Victor Aquino Mar 29, 2023

Victor Aquino, EHS ergonomist at Cargill, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. He discusses what he’s enjoyed about going back to in-person for the conference, post-pandemic.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Camille Peres Mar 29, 2023

Camille Peres, Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Carrie Bath-Scheel, OccuPro/OccuCare Mar 29, 2023

Carrie Bath-Scheel, director of ergonomics at OccuPro/OccuCare Injury Prevention, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Bath-Scheel discusses what led to her career in ergonomics as well as why young people in the profession should take full advantage of the conference.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mónica Matlis, Axendia Mar 29, 2023

Mónica Matlis, chief operations officer, vice president – ergonomics practice at Axendia Inc., spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Matlis discusses her experience with the conference over the years and why it continues to be her favorite professional event of the year.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mike Ha, Abbott Vascular Mar 28, 2023

Mike Ha, Abbott Vascular’s Global Ergonomics Manager, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Ha, who was a keynote speaker at the conference in 2022, talks about what makes the conference worthwhile and what keeps bringing him back every year.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Michayla Strange, Texas A&M University Mar 28, 2023

Michayla Strange, a graduate student at Texas A&M University, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Strange discusses what she’s enjoyed about attending the conference the past couple of years.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Eric Franz, Cintas Corp. Mar 28, 2023

Eric Franz, who is health, safety and environmental coordinator for Cintas Corporation, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2023. Franz created a machine that efficiently folds pants.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Jasmin Cisneros and David Francis, MPI-Exeter Mar 28, 2023

Jasmin Cisneros and David Francis, both with MPI-Exeter, spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2023. Cisneros and Francis are finalists in the Ergo Cup 2023 competition.

Huddle up: Healthcare innovation with Victoria Jordan Mar 15, 2023

Victoria Jordan, vice president of quality and patient safety for Emory Healthcare and President-elect of IISE, discusses her career in process improvement, ideas developed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of healthcare innovation in a discussion with Society for Health Systems board member Valerie Boelman.

#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Lashawn Boulware Feb 22, 2023

IISE's Keith Albertson talks with Lashawn Boulware, a human factors design engineer for the Orion Program at Lockheed Martin Space and a keynote speaker at the Applied Ergonomics Conference March 27-30 in New Orleans (SAVE on registration through March 19 – iise.org/AEC/register). They discuss her background as an industrial engineer, the unique ergonomic issues she handles on the Orion spacecraft and her ties to the conference.

#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Stephen Jenkins Feb 22, 2023

Stephen Jenkins, director of safety and health for Cintas Corp., talks with IISE's James Swisher in this latest episode of "Problem Solved." Jenkins is set to be one of the keynote speakers at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, taking place March 27-30 in New Orleans (save on registration through March 19 at iise.org/AEC/register). Jenkins talks about his "series of misadventures" to starting an ergonomics career, taking adventure of good fortune when it arrives and the value of listening to others throughout your career.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Daniela Torres Stephanian Feb 17, 2023

Daniela Torres Stephanian, continuous improvement analyst with Inova Health System, spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of #HSPI2023. Daniela discusses what it's been like visiting the conference for the first time as well as what led to her wanting to work healthcare.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Stacy Cassio Feb 17, 2023

Stacy Cassio, founder/CEO of Pink Mentor Network, spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of #HSPI2023. Stacy talks about her experience attending the conference as a newcomer as well as offering insights from her keynote speech at the awards dinner Friday night.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Chadd Canode returns! Feb 17, 2023

Chadd Canode from VA Sunshine Healthcare Network spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of #HSPI2023. Chadd talks about why he enjoys attending as well as his interest in touring UPS Worldport at this year’s conference. You can also scroll to our podcast breaks from the 2022 conference to hear Chadd's thoughts about the event in Orlando.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Binghamton's "BUF2" Feb 16, 2023

Members of “BUF2” – a team competing in the FlexSim Student Simulation Competition – talked to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Team members Yuxin Yang and Mohammad Saeed Alattar hail from Binghamton University.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Peradeniya's "Elite" Feb 16, 2023

Members of “Elite” – a team competing in the FlexSim Student Simulation Competition – talked to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Team members Anjula Nayanajith, Manidu Hewage, Isara Tillekeratne, and Dinusha Bandara Homagama hail from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Penn State's "Daddy Lion" Feb 16, 2023

Members of “Daddy Lion” – a team competing in the FlexSim Student Simulation Competition – talked to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Team members Diory Cheng, Yiyang Wang, and Andrew Chung hail from Pennsylvania State University.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Matthew Tharakan Feb 15, 2023

Matthew Tharakan from the University of Wisconsin-Madison spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Matthew talks about what he's learned about mentorship and networking at the conference as well as how the pandemic steered him toward healthcare.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Lauren Cooper Feb 15, 2023

Lauren Cooper from Wake Forest Baptist Health in Kernersville, N.C., spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Lauren talks about her career evolution and the value of the professional network she has built over several years attending this annual event.

All That Jazz at #AppliedErgo2023 Feb 07, 2023

In this special episode, IISE's David Brandt gets the inside scoop on #AppliedErgo2023 with two leaders from the conference committee — the current conference chair Mark Benden from Texas A&M University and the incoming conference chair Catherine Rae from Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics. And you can SAVE with advanced rates when your register for #AppliedErgo2023 by March 19. Just visit iise.org/AEC/register to learn more and register.

The Rewards of IISE Membership Jan 25, 2023

Join IISE today at: iise.org/join

IISE's 2023 University Regional Conferences Jan 10, 2023

You can find a full schedule with links to individual conference pages at iise.org/RegionalConferences.

An "Intensive" Preview of HSPI 2023 Nov 15, 2022

SAVE BIG on #HSPI2023 when you register by Nov. 18: iise.org/hspi/register

IISE International Nov 03, 2022

Learn more about IISE's International Outreach at: iise.org/international

An ISE Grad, a UK Hill and a Wheel of Cheese Oct 25, 2022

In this episode, we talk with Abby Lampe, a 2022 industrial engineering graduate of North Carolina State University. In June, Abby competed and won the women’s division of the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake event in Gloucester, England. The event, which goes back to the early 1800s, has participants tumble down a steep, 200-yard hill to capture an 8-pound wheel of Gloucester’s finest cheese. Abby talks about the experience, how she applied her ISE skills and her newfound fame as the cheese-rolling champion.

Smells Like Lean Coffee Oct 11, 2022

More information on Isaac Mitchell's Lean Coffee and Lean Book Clubs: www.isaacbmitchell.com

Operations Research for Social Good Sep 29, 2022

IISE Fellow Laura Albert, a professor and chair of the Industrial & Systems Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses techniques to address societal challenges and create a better and more inclusive world with IISE Operations Research Division board members Karmel S. Shehadeh of Lehigh University and Yongjia Song of Clemson University. They touch on tools nonprofits, public policymakers and private companies can use to to make a difference in political districting, social trafficking, sustainability and the environment.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Jeremiah Gbadegoye Sep 22, 2022

Jeremiah Gbadegoye from the University of Tennessee speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Bill Franks Sep 21, 2022

Bill Franks, director of the Center for Statistics and Analytical Research at Kennesaw State University, speaks with IISE’s Keith Albertson about the role of data science in everyday business and his keynote presentation at the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Michael Terrell Sep 21, 2022

Michael Terrell from Portsmouth, Virginia, speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Enas Abualkas Sep 21, 2022

Enas Abualkas with Mediclinic Middle East in Dubai speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Dr. Sze Yee Thong Sep 21, 2022

Keynote Speaker Dr. Sze Yee Thong, global business excellence director at Flex, speaks with IISE’s Keith Albertson about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Paul Babin Sep 20, 2022

Paul Babin from Dematic in Atlanta speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Natalie Morales Sep 20, 2022

Natalie Morales, a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, peaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Victoria Ballard Sep 20, 2022

Victoria Ballard from Auburn University speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Salvador Masso Sep 20, 2022

Salvador Masso with Flextronics speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Keynote Speaker Rich Sheridan Sep 20, 2022

Conference Keynote Speaker Rich Sheridan, CEO and chief storyteller at Menlo Innovations, speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

Ergo and a historic flight to freedom Sep 13, 2022

Learn more about #AppliedErgo2023, March 27-30 in New Orleans: iise.org/AEC

"We're All Data Scientists Now" with Amelia Mink Aug 23, 2022

Register by Sept. 16 and SAVE for #Lean6Data2022: www.iise.org/Lean6Data/register

Learn more about Data Science Connect: datasciconnect.com

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Hamid Parsaei May 27, 2022

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Hamid Parsaei, professor of industrial and systems engineering at Texas A&M University, has attended the conference for more than 40 years and he explains why he keeps coming back. Hamid is also this year's recipient of the Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award.

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - IISE President Amanda Mewborn May 27, 2022

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. IISE President Amanda Mewborn celebrates the return of our live conference, discusses how ISEs and the world at-large continue to battle the pandemic, and what's in store for IISE's immediate future.

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Ian Giese May 22, 2022

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Ian Giese is president of the Greater Kansas City chapter of IISE, which was awarded the Gold Chapter Award for 2021. He's also attended the conference as both a student and a professional (and is a self-proclaimed fan of this podcast!).

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Toni Doolen and IISE President-Elect Eileen Van Aken May 22, 2022

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Longtime friends, colleagues and professors Toni Doolen from Oregon State University and Eileen Van Aken from Virginia Tech took time to chat about their joy to return to the live conference. Van Aken is also attending her first conference as IISE's president-elect.

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Joan Wagner May 22, 2022

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Joan Wagner from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, is going to be named an IISE Fellow this year and has been coming to the conference for more than 15 years, or so she thinks.

To boldly go: NASA's new frontiers in space May 18, 2022

Many of the photo and video highlights of the tour are featured in the May issue of ISE magazine (https://link.iise.org/isemay22) and on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/iisechannel).

Engineering Perfect Waves with Barry Stetter Apr 26, 2022

Ever wanted to surf in your backyard? Wavegarden project manager Barry Stetter explains the technology necessary to engineer perfect waves across the world for all classes of surfers, how Wavegarden is more a research and development company than an engineering or a surfing company, and the company’s move toward surfparks that are completely energy self-sufficient.

Young ISEs shift from college to careers Apr 12, 2022

In this episode of "Problem Solved," guest host Casey Spansel talks to two recent industrial and systems engineering graduates about their transition from college into the workplace: Annie Dorsey and Eva Gluck. Gluck was IISE student chapter president at Central Florida University and is now a process engineer with Procter & Gamble in Ohio. Annie Dorsey was also a chapter president at Auburn University and is now an intermodal transportation analyst for Walmart in Arkansas. The three talk about the challenges of finishing college during the pandemic, then adapting to work and learn in a hybrid setting.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Nancy Currie-Gregg Mar 23, 2022

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Katrina Cookson Mar 23, 2022

#AppliedErgo2022 attendee Katrina Cookson, an industrial hygienist with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solves" to discuss space ergonomics and female astronauts as “Wonder Women.”

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bobbie Watts Mar 22, 2022

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Mike Ha Mar 22, 2022

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Ariana Ince Mar 22, 2022

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

Kind Leadership, Lean and The Great Resignation Mar 22, 2022

SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ONLINE LEARNING. Karyn Ross, an artist, speaker and Lean consultant, is founder of The Love and Kindness Project Foundation global nonprofit and author of "The Kind Leader: A Practical Guide to Eliminating Fear," "Creating Trust" and "Leading with Kindness." She tells why treating employees with kindness is a key to process improvement and keeping a happy workforce.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Tesla's Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh Mar 21, 2022

Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh from Tesla in California took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solved" during the 25th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, taking place March 21-24 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bryan Fowlkes Mar 21, 2022

Bryan Fowlkes of ATI in Huntsville, Alabama, took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solved" during the 25th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, taking place March 21-24 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Kathryn Lieffrig Mar 21, 2022

Kathryn Lieffrig of Danfoss Power Solutions in Ames, Iowa, took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solved" during the 25th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, taking place March 21-24 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Fearless in Seattle: IISE Annual Conference Tips Mar 08, 2022

There's still time to register for #IISEAnnual2022! Learn more at: www.iise.org/Annual/Register

Industrial Engineering From One Generation to the Next Feb 22, 2022

In this episode of "Problem Solved," ISE magazine columnist Kevin McManus and his son Christopher share their common and different discoveries in their respective careers in industrial engineering. They discuss the changes in IE education, the IE connections between work and life, and how IE knowledge can improve your results in fantasy sports.

Fitness Beats Lean Feb 08, 2022

From shoveling snow to producing records to founding tech companies, Calvin Williams is a born entrepreneur. Now, the president of IISE’s Atlanta professional chapter has built Impruver.com, a strategy execution and improvement software. Williams talks with IISE’s Michael Hughes about going from the rock bottom of eviction notices to success, how race has driven him often to focus on creativity over capital, why fitness beats lean as a corporate goal, and his dream of giving back even more to underserved minority communities.

#AppliedErgo2022: Ergonomics to keep workers safe at home Jan 28, 2022

Don't miss your chance to see and learn about the latest ergonomics innovations and know-how at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, March 21-24 in sunny Orlando, Florida! Sign up for #AppliedErgo2022 by March 13 and SAVE on your registration fee: http://iise.org/AEC/Register

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Chloe Harrouche Jan 21, 2022